Regina councillor introduces recreation plan for Dewdney Ave rail yard
Regina councillor Jerry Flegel is gauging feedback on a plan to develop a recreation hub at the vacant rail yard on Dewdney Avenue. Continue reading
Trains
Deux-Montagnes train user appeals to premier to delay REM construction
One rider is echoing the calls of others and asking Premier François Legault to delay construction of the REM until alternative mass transit options are in place. Continue reading
Dramatic rescue captured on video after man falls on tracks as speeding train approaches
Transit officials said the unidentified man who fell was intoxicated and taken to a local hospital to be checked. Continue reading
Revelstoke Railway Museum to add ‘formidable’ vintage piece to its collection
The Selkirk Spreader, designed in 1931, will be craned into the museum’s rolling stock display area. Continue reading
Nantes, Frontenac railway operations to move to Lac-Mégantic industrial park
The activities currently being carried out in Nantes and Frontenac will be integrated into the plans and specifications for a bypass project in Lac-Mégantic. Continue reading
Deadliest year in a decade for train and vehicle crashes in Manitoba: RCMP
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
In the past decade, 18 people have lost their lives in crashes at rail crossings in Manitoba, according to data from RCMP. Continue reading
Highway closed after train derails near La Salle, Man.
Manitoba RCMP said no one was injured in a train derailment near La Salle, Man. Tuesday. Continue reading
Train whistles waking Edmontonians in the middle of the night
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
A man living in northeast Edmonton is fired up over trains blaring their whistles at all hours of the night. Continue reading
No injuries after 15 train cars derail near Edson on Monday: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Wednesday it is “assessing the occurrence” after a train derailed near Edson, Alta., earlier this week. Continue reading
Rare, century-old steam locomotive to be restored in Alberta
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
It has taken eight years but a century-old steam locomotive has finally made the two-day trek from Prince Albert, Sask., to Mossleigh, Alta. Continue reading